The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-05
The President and Mrs. Cleveland "At Home
to the General Public.
The Day in Washington Observed by Business
Suspension and Social Calling.
The Friends Of Mr.. Blaine Alarmed Concerning
His Physical Condition.
a New International Money Order System
Judge HOlman's Advice to Members of
the Indiana Experimentation.

WASHINGTON. Jan. IA disagreabe day ush-
cred in the new year. A cold, drizzing rain was
falling, the sky was dark and the streets were deep
with slush. Notwithstanding the unfavOrable
weather, however, the day was observed by the
suspension of business and bysOcial calling Before
noon the rain ceased and the day frightened
somew hat. At the White House all the prepare
tons Tor the public reception were completed last
night. There was no special effort 10 secure dec
the only embellishments of the interior. The
Railways and the East Room were in their usual
smilax.suspended from the crystal chandeliers,
ana gilded and sIlvered wicker pots, con-
tanning palms and tropical plants filing
every niche and covering the mantels. The
Blue ParlOr, where the reception took place, was
lavishy decorated with great banks OF cuff lWers
and noddiug palms. Tne Marine Band wa, sta
toned in the main hail. and disc)ursed strains of
popular music during the ceremonies On either
sioe OF the entrance to the mansion stood a tile of
police in dress uniform. A few minutes after il
O'Clock the Marine Band began to play Hail 70
the Chief" and the Pre- sidential party came
through the central hail aud passed into the Blue
Parlor. President cleveland led the party with
Mrs. Manning on his arm. He was in full dress,
and walked without percepttbe hinderance, al
though his gait was slow. The President looked
uncommonly well considering his recent Illness
and, although there were a few lines OF suffering
apparent in his face, bis color Was good and he
seemed TO be in good spirits.
Following the President came Secretary Bayard
end Mrs. Cleveland, Secretary Manning and Mrs
EndicOtt, Secretary EndicOtt and Mrs Villas, Post
master General Villas ana Secretary Whitney, aud
Colonel Lamont and Lieutenant Duvall, OF the
navy.
west entrance OF the Blue Room, with Mrs. Cleve-
land at his left, and Mrs. Manning Mrs. Endicott
aud Mrs. Villas just beyond. The reception imme-
diatey begun with the presentation by Assistant
Secretary Adee and Chief Clerk Brown OF the dip
lometic corps, which was headed by the dean
stood without support, and greeted every person
in the line with a smile and cordial shake OF The
hand
Passing on, the guests were received by Mrs.
Cleveland with a graceful, yet dignifed welcome,
end extended hand. The ladies' OF the Cabinet
Ministers also had smile in answer TO every
The toilets of the ladies were displayed to great
advantage in the refulgence of light from the
great Gilt and crystal chandeliers and candelabra
in the Blue ParlOr, and it was generally remarked
that they were marvels of beauty aud good taste.
iaille franchise silk, plain front, with Molines
lace; train OF same color, satin and silk, striped
cut square in front and rather high, with a point
in the back. She wore tan elbow sleeves. Her
only ornament was the diamond necklace which
was wedding present from her husband. She
Mrs. Manning wore an elaborate toilet OF satin
and brOcade the front OF yellow satin, trimmed
with duchesSe and point lace in panels at the
sides.
Mrs Fndicott's dress was gold-colored broc3de.
shot with red, with court train scallOped over
red velvet and red velvet revere over white lace
flowers.
Mrs. Villas dress was black velvet, with court
train. over petticoat of pink MORE. covered with
jetted net. The corsage was open at the neck, and
at.the throat was worn a shell-shaped pendant OF
diamonds.
Just beyond the line OF chairs and sofas in the
rear OF the RECEIVING Par,oT, were a number OF
la9les, daughters ana relauyes OF the Caoihet
OF the brilliant scene and engaged In converse
ton with acquaintance ana friends who had
their respects to the Presidential party. Among
them were Miss Endieott, Miss Nellie Villas Mrs.
J.. O. G.. Lamar. Jr., Miss Jennie Lamar, Miss
Hoyne of Chicago the guest of Mrs. Villas, ana
Miss Mary Manning.
Although the dean OF the diplomatic corps
wore conventional suit, most OF the foreign rep
TeseDtatives were attircd in full uniform, the
group presenting a brilliant display OF gold lace
and cloth CT gay hues.
Next came the Justices OF the Supreme Court,
the judges o. the Court OF Claims, the District
Judiciary and the District Commissioners.
The attendance of Senator'S and Representa-
tiycs was rather below the average on New Year S
day at the White House. Most Of the legislators
we're accompanied by their wives and the ladies
OF their households
At noon the officers OF the army aud navy, uu n
herring about 25C. were received. The naval con-
iingent was headed BY Rear Admirals Quaeken-
dan and General Holt headed the army section.
Then came the Regents of the Smithsonian In
gtitute the Commissioner OF Agriculture and the
Civil Service Com mission.
Immediately following were the Assistant Secre-
taries and heads OF bureaus OF the different eX-
ment officials came about forty of the Oldest In
habitsnts and twenty-five Mexican War veterans.
General Lucius Fairchild Of Wisconsin, led 600
visitors from out-of-tOWn Organizations.
The Union Veteran Corps was the last OF the
organized bodies in line, ana after they had paid
their respects the general public were adj
mitted and passed through the Blue Room, thence
through the East Parlor and from the Executive
| Mansion.
ALSO the ladies assisting in the reception were
| compelled to leave the White House to receive
their friends at their homes, and Mrs. Cleveland
| remained without assistance besides the Presi-
| dent.
1t is estimated that 1000 or 1000 people attended
| the reception.
The President stood without assistance OF any
kind throughout the three hours during which
| the line of callers passed before him. Although
he showed signs of WEAKNESS toward the close, it
appears that he was not unduly distressed, and
he is resting comfortably to night Mrs. Cleveland
was also much fatigued, but showed no sligo OF
discomfort during the reception, aud shook hands
with the same CHEEKY smile with the last person
! in the long line.